<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join hosts Ben Kornell and special co-host <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveshapiro7/'>Steve Shapiro</a>, Founder of Finetune.AI, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, workforce disruption, K–12 policy, and the future of higher education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:05:10] NVIDIA signals the shift from AI experimentation to a full-scale platform “land grab” [00:08:19] Early signs of AI-driven productivity gains point to real workforce disruption [00:13:16] Governments invest in AI retraining, labor upskilling, and workforce preparedness [00:15:27] Apprenticeships emerge as a critical pathway as entry-level jobs decline [00:17:17] AI “agent armies” could make one-person businesses more viable than ever [00:19:23] Schools balance AI literacy initiatives with rising pressure for screen bans [00:21:23] Debate grows over big tech’s responsibility in supporting education systems [00:24:14] Media backlash questions edtech’s impact on student learning outcomes [00:28:00] School choice expands rapidly, with mixed impacts across states [00:32:09] ASU highlighted as a leading model for AI-ready higher education [00:34:10] Edtech funding shifts to more deals with smaller check sizes [00:36:01] Startups scale faster with less capital due to AI-powered development [00:37:41] Optimism grows for edtech innovation over the next 12–24 monthsPlus, special guests: [00:38:59] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-cuny/'>Aaron Cuny</a>, CEO of <a href='https://ai-for-equity.org/'>AI for Equity</a>, on building AI leadership capacity in school systems [01:06:39] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabroggi/'>Joshua Broggi</a>, CEO and Founder of <a href='https://woolf.university/'>Woolf</a>, on rethinking higher education with competency-based models😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'>Starbridge</a> tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized oInnovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join hosts &lt;b&gt;Ben Kornell&lt;/b&gt; and special co-host &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveshapiro7/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Steve Shapiro&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Founder of Finetune.AI, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, workforce disruption, K–12 policy, and the future of higher education. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;✨ Episode Highlights:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:05:10]&lt;/b&gt; NVIDIA signals the shift from AI experimentation to a full-scale platform “land grab”&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:08:19]&lt;/b&gt; Early signs of AI-driven productivity gains point to real workforce disruption&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:13:16]&lt;/b&gt; Governments invest in AI retraining, labor upskilling, and workforce preparedness&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:15:27&lt;/b&gt;] Apprenticeships emerge as a critical pathway as entry-level jobs decline&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:17:17]&lt;/b&gt; AI “agent armies” could make one-person businesses more viable than ever&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:19:23]&lt;/b&gt; Schools balance AI literacy initiatives with rising pressure for screen bans&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:21:23]&lt;/b&gt; Debate grows over big tech’s responsibility in supporting education systems&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:24:14]&lt;/b&gt; Media backlash questions edtech’s impact on student learning outcomes&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:28:00]&lt;/b&gt; School choice expands rapidly, with mixed impacts across states&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:32:09]&lt;/b&gt; ASU highlighted as a leading model for AI-ready higher education&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:34:10]&lt;/b&gt; Edtech funding shifts to more deals with smaller check sizes&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:36:01]&lt;/b&gt; Startups scale faster with less capital due to AI-powered development&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:37:41]&lt;/b&gt; Optimism grows for edtech innovation over the next 12–24 months&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Plus, special guests:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; [00:38:59] &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-cuny/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Aaron Cuny&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, CEO of &lt;a href='https://ai-for-equity.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;AI for Equity&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, on building AI leadership capacity in school systems&lt;br/&gt; [01:06:39] &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabroggi/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Joshua Broggi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, CEO and Founder of &lt;a href='https://woolf.university/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Woolf&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, on rethinking higher education with competency-based models&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starbridge&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized o&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Ben Kornell and special co-host Steve Shapiro, Founder of Finetune.AI, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, workforce disruption, K–12 policy, and the future of higher education.  ✨ Episode Highlights:  [00:05:10] NVIDIA signals the shift from AI experimentation to a full-scale platform “land grab”  [00:08:19] Early signs of AI-driven productivity gains point to real workforce disruption  [00:13:16] Governments invest in AI retraining, labor upsk...

Week in Edtech 3/18/26: NVIDIA’s Agentic AI Land Grab, ASU’s AI Playbook, AI Literacy vs Screen Bans, School Choice Expansion, Edtech Funding Shifts, and More! Feat. Aaron Cuny of AI for Equity & Joshua Broggi of Woolf

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-sjoblom/'>Mindy Sjoblom</a> is the Founder and CEO of <a href='https://www.onyourmarkeducation.org/'>OnYourMark</a>, a research-backed virtual tutoring organization serving thousands of elementary students nationwide. <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-tierney-60911897/'>Catherine Tierney</a> is Head of Product and Program at OnYourMark, bringing deep experience from Match Education, MyCoach, and ThinkCERCA to the design of human-centered, evidence-based learning technology.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode<ol><li>Why AI works best as an insight layer rather than a replacement for human tutors</li><li>How OnYourMark scaled high-dosage tutoring while maintaining quality and consistency</li><li>What it takes to translate RCT-backed research into daily instructional practice</li><li>Where human judgment remains essential in AI-supported tutoring models</li><li>How the role of AI in learning may differ across age groups and contexts</li></ol>✨ Episode Highlights [00:02:38] Mindy Sjoblom on OnYourMark’s origins and scaling high-dosage tutoring post-pandemic [00:05:59] Catherine Tierney on designing AI to strengthen—not replace—human relationships [00:07:36] How RCT evidence and authentic learning data power OnYourMark’s AI tools [00:12:04] Real-time feedback and why tutors want more visibility into their practice [00:15:36] The tension between flexibility and fidelity when scaling tutoring across schools [00:16:21] The future of AI-supported human tutoring and what the next five years may hold [00:19:55] Why AI use in learning must look different for younger vs. older students [00:22:20] What excites—and worries—Mindy and Catherine about AI in education today😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-sjoblom/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mindy Sjoblom&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is the Founder and CEO of &lt;a href='https://www.onyourmarkeducation.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;OnYourMark&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, a research-backed virtual tutoring organization serving thousands of elementary students nationwide. &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-tierney-60911897/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Catherine Tierney&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is Head of Product and Program at OnYourMark, bringing deep experience from Match Education, MyCoach, and ThinkCERCA to the design of human-centered, evidence-based learning technology.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why AI works best as an &lt;em&gt;insight layer&lt;/em&gt; rather than a replacement for human tutors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How OnYourMark scaled high-dosage tutoring while maintaining quality and consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it takes to translate RCT-backed research into daily instructional practice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Where human judgment remains essential in AI-supported tutoring models&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How the role of AI in learning may differ across age groups and contexts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;✨ Episode Highlights&lt;br/&gt;[00:02:38]&lt;/b&gt; Mindy Sjoblom on OnYourMark’s origins and scaling high-dosage tutoring post-pandemic&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:05:59]&lt;/b&gt; Catherine Tierney on designing AI to strengthen—not replace—human relationships&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:07:36]&lt;/b&gt; How RCT evidence and authentic learning data power OnYourMark’s AI tools&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:12:04]&lt;/b&gt; Real-time feedback and why tutors &lt;em&gt;want&lt;/em&gt; more visibility into their practice&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:15:36]&lt;/b&gt; The tension between flexibility and fidelity when scaling tutoring across schools&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:16:21]&lt;/b&gt; The future of AI-supported human tutoring and what the next five years may hold&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:19:55]&lt;/b&gt; Why AI use in learning must look different for younger vs. older students&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:22:20]&lt;/b&gt; What excites—and worries—Mindy and Catherine about AI in education today&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Mindy Sjoblom is the Founder and CEO of OnYourMark, a research-backed virtual tutoring organization serving thousands of elementary students nationwide. Catherine Tierney is Head of Product and Program at OnYourMark, bringing deep experience from Match Education, MyCoach, and ThinkCERCA to the design of human-centered, evidence-based learning technology. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why AI works best as an insight layer rather than a replacement for human tutorsHow...

Keeping Tutoring Human in the Age of AI with Mindy Sjoblom and Catherine Tierney of OnYourMark

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from OpenAI’s push into interactive learning to new research on AI efficacy, growing AI backlash, and rising cybersecurity threats in K–12 schools.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:05:30] OpenAI launches a new suite of 70+ interactive science and math learning experiences built on cognitive science and visual learning principles [00:12:22] Stanford and SCALE release a meta-analysis of 800+ AI education studies finding only 20 with strong causal evidence of learning impact [00:19:44] Growing backlash against AI, screen time, and edtech as public concern rises about technology’s impact on children and learning [00:21:10] Clever report finds more than half of school districts have experienced cyberattacks and 81% believe AI is increasing cybersecurity riskPlus, special guest: [00:29:19] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/olpage/'>Oliver Page</a>, Co-founder and CEO of <a href='https://www.cybernut.com/'>CyberNut</a>, on why K–12 schools are uniquely vulnerable to phishing attacks and cyber threats😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from OpenAI’s push into interactive learning to new research on AI efficacy, growing AI backlash, and rising cybersecurity threats in K–12 schools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;✨ Episode Highlights:&lt;br/&gt;[00:05:30]&lt;/b&gt; OpenAI launches a new suite of 70+ interactive science and math learning experiences built on cognitive science and visual learning principles&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:12:22]&lt;/b&gt; Stanford and SCALE release a meta-analysis of 800+ AI education studies finding only 20 with strong causal evidence of learning impact&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:19:44]&lt;/b&gt; Growing backlash against AI, screen time, and edtech as public concern rises about technology’s impact on children and learning&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:21:10]&lt;/b&gt; Clever report finds more than half of school districts have experienced cyberattacks and 81% believe AI is increasing cybersecurity risk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Plus, special guest:&lt;br/&gt;[00:29:19]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/olpage/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Oliver Page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Co-founder and CEO of &lt;a href='https://www.cybernut.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;CyberNut&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, on why K–12 schools are uniquely vulnerable to phishing attacks and cyber threats&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from OpenAI’s push into interactive learning to new research on AI efficacy, growing AI backlash, and rising cybersecurity threats in K–12 schools. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:05:30] OpenAI launches a new suite of 70+ interactive science and math learning experiences built on cognitive science and visual learning principles  [00:12:22] Stanford and SCALE release a meta-analys...

Week in EdTech 3/11/26: OpenAI Launches Interactive Learning Tools, Stanford AI Education Meta-Study Raises Questions, AI Backlash Grows, K–12 Cybersecurity Risks Rise, and More! Feat. Oliver Page of CyberNut

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmbook/'>Dr. Rachel Book</a> is an education leader at <a href='http://lincolnlearningsolutions.org/'>Lincoln Learning Solutions</a> with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and student development. <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-d-thayer/'>Charlie Thayer</a>, Chief Academic Officer, brings 15+ years in online and blended learning, specializing in scalable, instructionally sound solutions.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:<ol><li>The difference between generic AI tools and purpose-built AI for education</li><li>How AI can extend teacher capacity without replacing human instruction</li><li>Practical AI use cases that support both teachers and students</li><li>Why AI guardrails, safety, and age-appropriate design matter</li><li>The risks of AI shortcuts and the importance of building AI literacy early</li></ol>✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:15] Defining purpose-built AI vs. generic AI in education [00:07:22] Real classroom AI use cases: data insights and teacher support [00:09:48] AI for younger learners: voice, engagement, and curiosity [00:12:20] What school leaders should look for in AI tools [00:14:59] The biggest risks: AI replacing thinking and human interaction [00:18:57] First reactions to Lincoln AI and the “wow” factor in classrooms [00:20:29] How AI dashboards give teachers actionable insights [00:21:50] Expanding teacher capacity through AI-driven visibility😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now. Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmbook/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dr. Rachel Book&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is an education leader at &lt;a href='http://lincolnlearningsolutions.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lincoln Learning Solutions&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and student development. &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-d-thayer/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Charlie Thayer&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Chief Academic Officer, brings 15+ years in online and blended learning, specializing in scalable, instructionally sound solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;b&gt;5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between generic AI tools and purpose-built AI for education&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How AI can extend teacher capacity without replacing human instruction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical AI use cases that support both teachers and students&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why AI guardrails, safety, and age-appropriate design matter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The risks of AI shortcuts and the importance of building AI literacy early&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ &lt;b&gt;Episode Highlights:&lt;br/&gt;[00:03:15]&lt;/b&gt; Defining purpose-built AI vs. generic AI in education&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:07:22]&lt;/b&gt; Real classroom AI use cases: data insights and teacher support&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:09:48]&lt;/b&gt; AI for younger learners: voice, engagement, and curiosity&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:12:20]&lt;/b&gt; What school leaders should look for in AI tools&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:14:59]&lt;/b&gt; The biggest risks: AI replacing thinking and human interaction&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:18:57]&lt;/b&gt; First reactions to Lincoln AI and the “wow” factor in classrooms&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:20:29]&lt;/b&gt; How AI dashboards give teachers actionable insights&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:21:50]&lt;/b&gt; Expanding teacher capacity through AI-driven visibility&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rachel Book is an education leader at Lincoln Learning Solutions with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and student development. Charlie Thayer, Chief Academic Officer, brings 15+ years in online and blended learning, specializing in scalable, instructionally sound solutions. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between generic AI tools and purpose-built AI for educationHow AI can extend teacher capacity without replacing human instructionP...

Designing AI to Support Teachers with Dr. Rachel Book and Charlie Thayer of Lincoln Learning Solutions

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuanjones/'>Josh Jones</a> is the CEO of <a href='http://quanthub.com/'>QuantHub</a>, an edtech and workforce company advancing data and AI literacy across K–12, higher education, government, and enterprise. A serial entrepreneur and former data science consultant, Josh has spent decades helping organizations adapt to rapid technological change.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:<ol><li>Why AI education should focus on durable skills, not specific tools</li><li>How schools can adapt curriculum faster without sacrificing rigor</li><li>The difference between AI literacy and AI fluency</li><li>Practical guidance on student AI use, ethics, and assessment</li><li>What institutions must change to stay resilient in an exponential tech era</li></ol>✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:00] Why QuantHub was built to keep pace with accelerating AI change [00:04:30] The mismatch between slow curriculum cycles and fast-moving AI [00:06:40] Teaching meta-skills like critical thinking, ethics, and change management [00:09:00] Mapping AI and data skills into existing K–12 and higher-ed standards [00:11:45] Why banning ChatGPT creates more problems than it solves [00:13:40] Institutions leading the way on clear, fair AI policies [00:15:40] What schools must rethink to stay relevant over the next decade😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuanjones/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Josh Jones&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is the CEO of &lt;a href='http://quanthub.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;QuantHub&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, an edtech and workforce company advancing data and AI literacy across K–12, higher education, government, and enterprise. A serial entrepreneur and former data science consultant, Josh has spent decades helping organizations adapt to rapid technological change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;b&gt;5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why AI education should focus on durable skills, not specific tools&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How schools can adapt curriculum faster without sacrificing rigor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between AI literacy and AI fluency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical guidance on student AI use, ethics, and assessment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What institutions must change to stay resilient in an exponential tech era&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ &lt;b&gt;Episode Highlights:&lt;br/&gt;[00:02:00]&lt;/b&gt; Why QuantHub was built to keep pace with accelerating AI change&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:04:30]&lt;/b&gt; The mismatch between slow curriculum cycles and fast-moving AI&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:06:40]&lt;/b&gt; Teaching meta-skills like critical thinking, ethics, and change management&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:09:00]&lt;/b&gt; Mapping AI and data skills into existing K–12 and higher-ed standards&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:11:45]&lt;/b&gt; Why banning ChatGPT creates more problems than it solves&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:13:40]&lt;/b&gt; Institutions leading the way on clear, fair AI policies&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:15:40]&lt;/b&gt; What schools must rethink to stay relevant over the next decade&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Josh Jones is the CEO of QuantHub, an edtech and workforce company advancing data and AI literacy across K–12, higher education, government, and enterprise. A serial entrepreneur and former data science consultant, Josh has spent decades helping organizations adapt to rapid technological change. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why AI education should focus on durable skills, not specific toolsHow schools can adapt curriculum faster without sacrificing rigorThe differ...

Josh Jones of QuantHub on Teaching AI Skills That Outlast the Tools

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